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Iran releases on bail Japan national jailed amid antigovernment protests
The person released is believed to be Japanese broadcaster NHK’s Tehran bureau chief, Shinnosuke Kawashima.
Published On 7 Apr 2026
Women’s Asian Cup finalists accuse governing body over equal money
Published On 2 Apr 2026
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French President Macron visits Japan to discuss the energy crisis
Published On 1 Apr 2026
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War on Iran disrupts Asia’s used-car exports to the Middle East
Published On 30 Mar 2026
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Antonelli of Mercedes wins in Japan to become youngest F1 title leader
Published On 29 Mar 2026
Verstappen calls his Red Bull ‘undriveable’ after more F1 woes at Japan GP
Published On 28 Mar 2026
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Helium hitch: Why US-Israel war on Iran could cause MRI scan delays
Published On 26 Mar 2026
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How does the current global oil crisis compare with the 1973 oil embargo?
Published On 24 Mar 2026
Unease in Japan after Trump cites Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war
Published On 21 Mar 2026

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Japan beat Australia to lift Women’s Asian Cup title

Japan edges tournament hosts Australia 1-0 in ⁠the Women’s ⁠Asian Cup final to claim third title in four editions.

Iran says it will allow Japanese ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz

Japan sources 90 percent of its crude from Middle East and is heavily dependent on exports transiting the key waterway.

Japan beat Australia 1-0 to seal third Women’s Asian Cup -updates

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Published on 21 Mar 2026
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Published on 21 Mar 2026
Nils Nielsen’s post-match reaction
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Refugee Council questions Australia’s Iran strategy at Women’s Asian Cup

Women’s Asian Cup hosts Australia face criticism for the political tug of war over the Iranian women’s football team.

Third time’s the charm? Australia face stern Japan test in Asian Cup final

Hosts Australia will be hoping to turn the tables on Japan as they meet for a third time in the Asian Cup final.

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Trump compares Iran strikes to Pearl Harbor as he meets Japan’s PM

Donald Trump stunned Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi when he compared strikes on Iran to Pearl Harbor.

European nations, Japan to join ‘appropriate efforts’ to open Hormuz Strait

Countries are looking for ways to contain record-high prices as oil, gas crisis deepens.

US East Asian allies in legal quandary as Trump seeks help in the Middle East

US President Donald Trump is expected to discuss the Strait of Hormuz with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Japan beat South Korea 4-1 to meet Australia in Women’s Asian Cup final

Japan will face Australia in the final of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup after beating South Korea 2-1 in the semifinal.

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Who is answering Trump’s call for help with Strait of Hormuz?

Trump has criticised the response to his call to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz during the war on Iran.

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